Rodgers' slip was likely due to his health issues: He was placed on injured reserve last week after returning for one game following a two-month absence with a broken collarbone.

"Rodgers may be the most-talented quarterback in the league," said AP writer Josh Dubow, who is based in San Francisco.

In seven games this season, Rodgers completed 154 of 238 passes for 1,675 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions for a 97.2 quarterback rating.

Brady, 40, leads the NFL with 4,387 yards passing, is tied for second with a 104.2 rating and has an impressive 30 touchdown throws and seven interceptions.

"Brady isn't just No. 1 on this list of active players. He's probably No. 1 on a list of all-time QBs that you'd want to start a game that you needed to win," said the AP's Dennis Waszak Jr., who is based in New York.

"The likes of Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and John Elway might have something to say about that, but it's tough to argue against Brady."

Here's the rest of the top 10: 6. Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles; 7. Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers; 8. Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams; 9. Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers; 10. Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons.